In a shocking incident reported, a 40-year-old father allegedly set his teenage daughter on fire because she was ‘addicted to mobile phone’. According to the reports, the accused man, identified as Mohamad Mansuri from Palghar district in Maharashtra on Tuesday reportedly got into an argument with his daughter who he claim was[Read More…]
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1996 Sonipat bomb blasts case: LeT terrorist Abdul Karim Tunda held guilty
A Sonipat court on Monday pronounced Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) bomb-maker, Abdul Karim Tunda, guilty for 1996 Sonepat blasts case. He has been booked under Section 307 (attempt to murder) and 120 B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 3 of the Explosive Substances Act. Lawyers say that[Read More…]
Other countries have criminalised marital rape doesn’t mean India should also follow: Centre
The government has told the Delhi High Court that criminalizing marital rape may disrupt the institution of marriage and will also become an easy means to harass husbands. It also pointed out that there can be no lasting evidence in case of sexual acts between a man and his wife.[Read More…]
Transgenders unlikely to be spared from Sec 377 of IPC
In India, transgenders are unlikely to be spared from the ambit of the law criminalising homosexuality, contrary to the recommendation of a parliamentary panel, reported TOI. Sources said the legality of Section 377 of IPC, which makes homosexuality a crime, is pending before the Supreme Court, a reason why the[Read More…]
Three arrested for attacking cricketer Mohammed Shami outside his house in Kolkata
Three young men were arrested by Jadavpur police on Monday for allegedly attacking cricketer Mohammed Shami late on Saturday when he was returning home to Katju Nagar. The cricketer had stopped his car in front of the apartment gate and was waiting for the caretaker to clear the way to[Read More…]
Maharashtra: Dalit woman beaten and stripped over theft allegation, 23 arrested
A Dalit woman, 50-years-old, was beaten up and stripped in public over allegations of having tried to steal a pair of bullocks in Buldana district, Maharashtra, police said on Tuesday. So far, 23 people have been arrested in connection with the incident under IPC sections 324 (assault), 354 (assault or[Read More…]
Even minor children can choose not to live with parents: Delhi HC
In a significant verdict, the Delhi High Court ruled that even minor children have the liberty to choose not to live with their parents. “Children have the liberty to choose not to live with their parents. Even minor children have the liberty,” the court said. It was an oral observation[Read More…]
Vicks’ bold new ad is making viewers emotional
India is hailed as the world’s largest democracy. The spirit of a democracy lies in its diverse and inclusive nature. But, intolerance and prejudice against the LGBTQ community is still prevalent. Section 377, a law which criminalises consensual sex between homosexuals, still prevails in democratic India. The draconian law, based on[Read More…]